Thys had a burglary a few years ago where there entire stock of rifles and rifles in progress were stolen.. The only ones they didn't lose were at the engravers or proof House etc. A former employee was blamed and none of the stuff has been recovered.

This is what caused the business to close as they lost everything. They did make good on all orders and replace all of the lost rifles of customers out of their own pocket but it took about three years and all of the money they had or could get. Along with the pressure causing health problems for Marcel they pulled the plug.

It is good they are getting back into it as they are very good rifles at affordable prices. Much like a Searcy is worth more than the asking price of $10,000 so are Thys worth more than the asking price of $25,000.